GuyDunkley

Land Lord Stories

by GuyDunkley June 6, 2013 Law

A landlord lets in a ‘hippie’ type family as he is anxious to have tenants in his empty property and the family say that they are desperate for accommodation. He is not entirely happy about them but feels that letting them in will be better than leaving the property empty. Once in, they proceed to […]

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No Win…. no free?

by GuyDunkley June 6, 2013 Law

April 2013 saw a major change in the way No win No fee lawyers operate. Before, most people who claimed for injury against a hospital trust or other healthcare provider either received Legal Aid to cover their legal costs or their solicitor acted on a No win, No fee basis. This has become popular in […]

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Solicitors and Barristers: what is the difference?

by GuyDunkley May 30, 2013 Law

Solicitors and barristers have traditionally held very different positions and have been easily to distinguish from one another. In the 21st century this line has blurred and increasingly both barristers and solicitors have been performing several similar services. Solicitors are fully qualified lawyers who have undertaken post-graduate education and a two-year on-the-job training period. Although […]

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